Prithvi Shaw Calls Fiancée Akriti Agarwal His ‘Perfect Innings’

NEW DELHI -Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw announced his engagement to his girlfriend Akriti Agarwal on March 8, sharing a set of romantic photographs on social media that quickly grabbed attention online.

In the pictures posted by Shaw, the right-handed batter can be seen proposing to Agarwal by going down on one knee and placing a ring on her finger. Another image shows Agarwal helping Shaw wear his engagement ring, while a separate photo captures the couple proudly showing off their rings.

The announcement drew warm wishes from fans as well as members of the cricketing fraternity. Delhi Capitals, the franchise Shaw is set to represent in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, also congratulated the opener on the special milestone.

Agarwal, who hails from Lucknow, is a social media influencer and actress. After relocating to Mumbai, she gained significant popularity online and now has more than three million followers on Instagram. She has also stepped into acting and made her film debut in the Kannada movie ‘Trimukha’.

The couple was recently seen together at the wedding of Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok in Mumbai.

Delhi Capitals picked Shaw during the final accelerated round, giving the 26-year-old batter another opportunity to make a comeback in the league. (IANS)